Table of content for "Gene test hnpcc single" (HCPCS S3831)
General information on the “S3831” code
HCPCS Code: S3831
Long Description: Single-mutation analysis (in individual with a known mlh1 and msh2 mutation in the family) for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (hnpcc) genetic testing
Short Description: Gene test hnpcc single
Original information is taken from S3831 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 00 – Service not separately priced by part B (e.g., services not covered, bundled, used by part a only, etc.)
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code 9 : Not applicable as HCPCS not priced separately by part B (pricing indicator is 00) or value is not established (pricing indicator is '99')
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: I – Not payable by Medicare
Type of service
Processing Note Number: 0088
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): Z2 – Undefined codes
Type Of Service 1: 9 – Other medical items or services
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20020101
Code Effective Date: 20120401
Termination Date: 20120331
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code